Gina Ricardo (Praties) took out the SBS Women’s Mt Mitchell to Inverell on Saturday, securing victory at the fifth round of the ProVelo Super League in a close-run sprint with Rachael Wales (Butterfields Ziptrak).
Rhylee Akeroyd (Meridian Blue Cycling p/b 99 Bikes) was third from the leading group of five which headed to the line. Aberdeen McLain (Women’s Cycling Development p/b Balmoral CC) took fourth and Tully Schweitzer (Praties) took fifth after working hard for her teammate in the final stages of the race.
“Stoked to take the win,” said Ricardo in a post on her Instagram story. “Big thanks to the Praties Cycling team for believing in me and giving me the opportunity and Tully Schweitzer for her hard work in the last 20km.”
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| Position | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gina Ricardo (Praties) | 2:53:15 |
| 2 | Rachael Wales (Butterfields Ziptrak) | Row 1 – Cell 2 |
| 3 | Rhylee Akeroyd (Meridian Blue Cycling p/b 99 Bikes) | Row 2 – Cell 2 |
| 4 | Aberdeen McLain (Women’s Cycling Development p/b Balmoral CC) | Row 3 – Cell 2 |
| 5 | Tully Schweitzer (Praties) | +4 |
| 6 | Lauren Bates (Meridian Blue Cycling p/b 99 Bikes) | +2:14 |
| 7 | Odette Lynch (Butterfields Ziptrak) | Row 6 – Cell 2 |
| 8 | Sophie Marr (Praties) | Row 7 – Cell 2 |
| 9 | Lauren Thomas (McLardy McShane Cycling) | Row 8 – Cell 2 |
| 10 | Talia Appleton (Praties) | Row 9 – Cell 2 |
